If you’re in the market for a decent backpacking or outdoors backpack and have started doing some research, two brands that will keep coming up are Deuter and Osprey. The debate of which is better, Deuter vs Osprey, always comes up
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Best Backpack for Appalachian Trail: 5 Lightweight, Durable, Options, Perfect for the Trail
There are a number of essential backpacking items you can’t go hiking without. Your backpack is one such essential item, and it’s not a decision to take lightly. Especially if you’re planning to hike the Appalachian Trail. Carefully choosing
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Best Tent for Kayak Camping Reviews (5 Lightweight, Spacious, Portable, Tents)
Kayaking is an incredibly fun, active, energetic, and challenging outdoor sport or hobby. And while the tent you’re going to use might not be the first thing on your mind, without the best tent for kayak camping you risk
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BWCA Gear List (A List of Everything You Don’t Want to Forget)
The BWCA is the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northeastern Minnesota. It’s a popular destination for canoeing, hiking, fishing, and a host of other outdoor activities. It’s one of the most visited wildernesses in the US. If you
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What Is a Tarp Used for in Camping? (5 Common Uses Explained)
Tarps are versatile pieces of equipment, and it’s particularly useful to have one as part of your camping equipment. So, if you’re wondering, ‘what is a tarp used for in camping?’ Or, what some of the common uses for
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Bike Touring: How to Prepare for a Bike Camping Trip
Bike touring, or bike camping as it’s also known combines two healthy and fun activities. Cycling, and the enjoying the outdoors. Ranging from day trips, to overnight stop outs, or if you’re the adventurous type an expedition with no
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Thru Hiking Gear: Essential Items and Tips
So you’ve decided to embark on a thru-hiking adventure, good on you! It’s going to be an experience of a lifetime and with all the necessary preparation and the right thru-hiking gear a positive one for all the right
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An Introduction to Thru-Hiking – Preparation, Trails, and Tips
So you’ve probably heard of thru-hiking. It’s growing in popularity and is a fun way to hike and push yourself while going through an experience that can take months to complete. Thru-hiking is also known as ‘end-to-end hiking’, ‘through-hiking’,
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How to Put out a Campfire Safely
Camp fires are an important part of a camping experience. You can cook loads of enjoyable foods, roast marshmallows, sit around gazing at the stars, chat and enjoy the outdoors with the warmth of the fire…and so on. I’ve
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Dutch Oven Temperature Chart and Guide
This Dutch Oven Temperature Chart and Guide should help you if you’re trying to guesstimate how many briquettes you need to cook a certain dish or get to your oven to the desired temperature. You’ll find that most foods
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